Gardner-Diamond syndrome associated with complex regional pain syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Gardner-Diamond syndrome (GDS) is also known as psychogenic purpura, autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome and painful bruising syndrome. MAIN OBSERVATION: This is a case report of 27-year-old woman who presented with unexplained bruising and intramuscular hematomas after a seven year history of complex regional pain syndrome. Her evaluation consisted of hematological studies, skin and muscle biopsy; it failed to reveal an underlying coagulopathy, vasculitis or other demonstrable cause. In the absence of any other etiology, she was diagnosed as Gardner-Diamond syndrome.
CONCLUSIONS: This patient is unique because of intramuscular hematomas and the association of Complex regional pain syndrome with Gardner-Diamond syndrome.